Corporate and
Continuing Education
The Division of Corporate and Continuing Education provides educational programs for people of all ages. Instructors include qualified individuals from the region as well as Bloomsburg University faculty and staff.
Address: Magee Center, 700 West Main Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1532
Phone: (570) 389-4420 • FAX: (570) 389-5060 • TDD: (570) 389-4420
Noncredit Mini-Courses
A mini-course is a noncredit course (usually 1 to 2 hours) conducted on a weekday, weekday evening or weekend for a period ranging from a single session to several weeks. While you cannot earn college credits through the mini-course program, the courses do provide a quality educational experience by teaching new skills, offering exposure to new ideas, or just sharing the company of new friends with similar interests. Download a Mini-Course catalog (pdf, 640k). Read profiles of our instructors. How to register for a class.
CDL Class A and Class B Prep Courses
The 172 hour Class A Commercial Driver's License Prep Course is designed to prepare the student to take and pass their State CDL written and skills tests. The Class B Prep courese is designed to prepare the student to demonstrate the skills necessary for him/her to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License/CDL. Upon completion of the course, the graduate would be capable of obtaining entry-level employment as a Class B (straight truck/passenger bus) driver.
Human Capital and Workforce Training
- Corporate Training - Bloomsburg University Corporate and Continuing Education professional trainers can assess workforce needs to assist companies in improving work processes with customized training and consulting services. Learn more
- Customized Job Training - Bloomsburg University assists regional businesses through economic development in seeking funding under the statewide Customized Job Training (CJT) grant program administered by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Learn more
- WEDnet PA- Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) - As one of the statewide WEDnetPA partners, Bloomsburg University can assist companies in seeking FREE training dollars to meet the company's ongoing training needs. Learn more
- Workforce Development - The Division of Corporate and Continuing Education specializes in assessing the training needs of the regional workforce, and working with companies to customize training programs that are responsive to the development of their incumbent workforce. The services that we offer include corporate training initiatives, and two specialized grant programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Customized Job Training grants, and WEDnet PA - Guaranteed Free Training (GFT). For further information related to any of these services, please contact Tom Fletcher, Director of Corporate and Continuing Education, at (570) 389-5161.
- Download a brochure about Corporate U (pdf, 1.4mb)
Business and Professional Training
Bloomsburg University's Continuing Education division designs and markets a variety of noncredit seminars and workshops on topics of interest to area businesses and practicing professionals. Participants can update their professional knowledge and skills or master new competencies for transition to new career opportunities. Programs are developed in response to regional workforce needs, the latest trends in employee training, and specific requests from regional employers and professional organizations. Programs may be targeted for the general public, or for a specific segment of the workforce.
Computer Training
Learning to operate a computer and apply its power to everyday tasks has become a necessary skill for people of all ages. In our fast paced, ever-changing world, success comes to those who continue to master the latest trends in computer technology. To help people become computer literate, our Corporate and Continuing Education division provides a variety of computer training opportunities for individuals and groups.
Online Courses
Experience the latest educational technology using interactive, richly illustrated Web-friendly versions of your lessons, quizzes, and assignments. You will be able to complete all course work, view progress reports, and interact with the instructor and other students using nothing more than your computer and a Web browser. Each six-week course consists of 12 lessons, two each week. These courses are especially convenient for those with work, school, or childcare commitments; physical disabilities; limited access to transportation; or other circumstances that make it difficult to participate in a traditional classroom setting.
Magee Center Meeting Facilities
The Magee Center facilities include a multi-purpose auditorium, several conference rooms, a computer lab, an art studio, and an outdoor courtyard. Located at 700 West Main Street, 1.5 miles west of Bloomsburg University's main campus, the building serves as the headquarters for the Division of Corporate and Continuing Education, and is a much-favored spot for business and professional groups to meet.
Currently being refurbished following the flood of 2006, the Magee Center will again be available for use by our division and the general public beginning in mid- to late-February 2008. For more information about renting our facilities for your next meeting, contact Karen White at kwhite@bloomu.edu, or 570-389-4004.